OXFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: A general view of the exterior sheeting surrounding the site of "The Eagle and Child" pub on September 24, 2025 in Oxford, England. Larry Ellison, CEO of the software company Oracle and currently the richest man in the world, has invested £1 billion to build the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford. The research institute is a collaboration with Oxford University which will use technology to address global challenges in health, food security, and climate change. Alongside the EIT project, which some have dubbed the next Silicon Valley, Ellison is also investing in significant historical and cultural sites in Oxford, such as the refurbishment of The Eagle and Child pub, known for being the meeting place of literary greats including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)